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W794 YEW

2000 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,614 mi
Last recorded72,614 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW794 YEW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2017 72,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL Suspension Components starting to corrode.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage Sill (6.1.A.1)

Various areas of damage to Bodywork.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,775 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P/S Reservoir. (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 71,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P/S Reservoir. (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,096 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Rear Wheelarches starting to corrode.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various areas of damage to Bodywork.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 69,096 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Rear Wheelarches starting to corrode.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various areas of damage to Bodywork.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 64,776 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,225 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to BOTH Sills.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,544 miles

Centre Exhaust (CAT Section) heavily corroded.

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Slight damage to BOTH Sills.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,956 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,939 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake sqeal

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,736 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH .175 65 R 14 82H

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,790 miles

N/S/R TYRE WALL IS STARTING TO PERISH BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,976 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 41,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

(1) N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTSIDE EAGES.(175 65 R14)(82H)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,776 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 38,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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W794 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 58,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W794 YEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W794 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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